On Sun, 2 Nov 2008 18:08:30 -0500, wrote:

I tightened up the spokes in the areas of the wobbles and it helped. I
fixed it up the rest of the way, put some more reflectors on it that I
had laying around and gave it to a 9 year old girl in the neighborhood.
To see how happy she was and her big smile was priceless. When I found
it, she was who first came to mind...

I think I'll be going yard saleing to see if I can find more bikes and
more kids to match them with..Ya can't beat the feeling of doing
something for someone who isnt' expecting it. And here in S. Fla things
are bad, so we have no shortage of kids who need it but don't expect
it..

I had so much fun test driving this one I bought myself a new cruiser
type bike (Giant suede) like the one I found. I have a Specialized
mountain bike, but I'm getting too old for that position..

Check with local Police departments in your area. They often have a
basement full of bikes they have recovered that no one has claimed.
usually they hold an auction periodically to get rid of them. You
might be able to stike some sort of a deal to get a few gratis, with
the understanding that you are going to fix them up and give them to
deserving kids. The local Social Services agency or Red Cross may also
be good contacts. They will know a lot of kids who could use a bike.